Oweh commits

[IL Wildcat]

Yeah, this is a big signing, and he's another guy who isn't gonna be pushed around. This team is gonna be unlike our freshmen-laden teams under Calipari. Most of those teams' biggest struggles were about getting beat by older, stronger, more mature teams. That's not gonna be a problem. This team may not have the same kind of raw talent but they're not gonna get physically whipped like we did a few times last year. We had talent last season but South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and eventually Oakland manhandled us.

 

[BassProCat]

We probably will but these are 3 non shooters. 0 chance at least two of them aren't on the floor at once.

Which 3? Oweh shoots 38% from deep.

 

[LmdCat]

Strawman. They should've been parked on the bench but has nothing to do with the point at issue.





All good defensive guys. We run a good offense. All true.

It's also true he elicited a roar when he implied we want to shoot the most 3s in the country. Offensive scheme has an effect on quality of shots but not quality of shooter. Hopefully they get their averages up. Even so, I don't see how anyone can debate these perimeter guys were top of our board

Try this novel idea. Wait to he has fully assembled his team before making further dumb "A" statement suggesting that his team won't live up to his statement.

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

I made a post last season after one of the games (probably one against Texas A&M).....Men > Boys.
It looks like we will have the men this year and some defensive minded ones to boot.

Bring on those Arkansas Piglets!

Yeah, if we get Osobor imagine him, Williams, Oweh and Butler together. Looks like it would be a pretty intimidating foursome. Mahaney would fit well with those four.

 

[Mike-D]

We are going to be defense-minded it appears. Might be a lot of games in the 50s and 60s, but if we win, who cares, amirite?

Good lord, no.

 

[Aike]

I'm objective which is lost on many posters. I said in other threads these guys are good players but don't fit what we were told he wants to do. The only takeaway is they're getting the best they can and will try to address the skillset with scheme.

I know ecstatic sunshine pumpers say he's suddenly a defensive coach but he never was before. So that doesn't add up.

His BYU teams were typically in the 50-60 range in adjusted defensive efficiency, with his best defensive team finishing 30th. So it isn’t like he hasn’t prioritized good defense in the past. He’s just made his bones more as an offensive coach.

Think we would all agree that you need both in good measure if you want to compete for championships.

 

[RunninRichie]

Good pickup. That’s a grown man. Builds like that are required in the SEC.

 

[bigbluehomer]

Is he a 2 or a 3? Small ball 3??

 

[Aike]

Which 3? Oweh shoots 38% from deep.

We have 5 guys on our roster now. 4 of those 5 range from fair to excellent from deep. Pretty sure we aren’t done yet. I’m guessing we will add a couple more that are closer to excellent than fair.

 

[BassProCat]

We have 5 guys on our roster now. 4 of those 5 range from fair to excellent from deep. Pretty sure we aren’t done yet. I’m guessing we will add a couple more that are closer to excellent than fair.

I’m thinking a few ppl are forgetting we have Perry and chandler on the roster. Although freshmen they are known shooters.

 

[LmdCat]

I think he might get a little bit of a pass on who he gets year one its not like he had long to get them. Damn I think the man is a miracle worker for the staff and players he has managed to get in 2 weeks. Some of you guys are unrealistic. Maybe we should have hired some of you guys sounds like you all would have killed it.

I think he has done well within a short amount of time. I haven't looked at the stats, but I am willing to go out on a limb by saying Pope's signees can certainly hold their own with all but two of Cal's flash-dance signees from last year.

 

[lazycat75]

The opponents will be in the 50's and 60's. UK will be in the 70's and 80's more often than not.

Agree with you Stretch98

 

[The_Catfather]

Why are people acting like this guy can't shoot? 38 percent is respectable. And here's some breaking news: players can improve! Pope's going to have these guys shooting the shit out of the ball in practice.

If you're waiting for another Reed you're going to be disappointed. 50 percent 3-point shooting with heavy volume is damn near historic. Literally may not ever see a guy like that at UK again in our lifetime.

 

[Aike]

I’m thinking a few ppl are forgetting we have Perry and chandler on the roster. Although freshmen they are known shooters.

Exactly. And Chandler was in the same class as Oweh. Might be a little rusty, but I bet we like what we see by March. We are built for March. 🤣

 

[BigBlueManSouthCentralKY]

Is he a 2 or a 3? Small ball 3??

Said he can play the two or three. Great defender, can guard the one through four men on D. Scores from everywhere, tough going to the basket and drawing fouls. Think it said he was the one that guarded the one a lot?

 

[Catfan2226]

Welcome to UK basketball Otega Oweh.
Fantastic addition.

 

[jedcat]

Thank you for your contributions, sir.

My pleasure. Anything I can do to help.

 

[Rideordiewildcat]

 

[Kuhldaddy]

Signing up some grown men for sure.

We are gonna look like Houston next year. A refreshing change

 

[BassProCat]

Exactly. And Chandler was in the same class as Oweh. Might be a little rusty, but I bet we like what we see by March. We are built for March. 🤣

😂😂😂

 

[LmdCat]

With the players we are getting so far, do y'all think full court press is coming back???

Unlike our recent one trick pony, I think Pope will allow the game situation to dictate what is required to get the job done. He learned from RP. If you need to speed up the game, you press. If you need to protect the paint and players, you go zone. I don't think teams will be able to only prepare for man defense because Pope can't teach zone defenses.

 

[ukjenning44]

Pope putting together a team built to win in the SEC and compete in March!

 

[lazycat75]

With the players we are getting so far, do y'all think full court press is coming back???

I pray for this to happen. Press like its 1990-1997

 

[LmdCat]

Why are people acting like this guy can't shoot? 38 percent is respectable. And here's some breaking news: players can improve! Pope's going to have these guys shooting the shit out of the ball in practice.

If you're waiting for another Reed you're going to be disappointed. 50 percent 3-point shooting with heavy volume is damn near historic. Literally may not ever see a guy like that at UK again in our lifetime.

They are trying to find reasons to take shots at Pope even if they have to make up crap.

 

[The_Catfather]

The are trying to find reasons to take shots at Pope even if they have to make up crap.

I bet fans of opposing teams LOVE reading this board. The amount of stupidity is truly astounding. Granted, a lot of the posters here have several usernames and spew the same shit with each one.

 

[LmdCat]

Can you elaborate on him being a big get? I know nothing about him.

Google is your friend.

 

[yes_takeaside]

With the players we are getting so far, do y'all think full court press is coming back???

96 team specialty

 

[ukfan1622]

That's a guard? He can guard our other players when they go out...

 

[LmdCat]

Yeah, this is a big signing, and he's another guy who isn't gonna be pushed around. This team is gonna be unlike our freshmen-laden teams under Calipari. Most of those teams' biggest struggles were about getting beat by older, stronger, more mature teams. That's not gonna be a problem. This team may not have the same kind of raw talent but they're not gonna get physically whipped like we did a few times last year. We had talent last season but South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and eventually Oakland manhandled us.

Cal kept sending out boys to play against men because winning wasn't his main priority. His main priority was preparing boys for the NBA.

 

[yes_takeaside]

Agree with you Stretch98

Thinking the Cats will be first to 71 more often than not

 

[kennyskywalker34]

Can someone who keeps up with all this. List the current roster with positions height class if possible? I believe that's 5 players correct?
TIA.

 

[jeffky]

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

The Whinners are just not able to deal with guys who aren't 5-star OADs. They want the kind of players who provides no real improvement to the team. They come and they go having made no real difference.

If they are UK fans, they would be the type that gets off on april til November bragging about recruiting rankings and then they disappear as we lose so many games with those players. I dont think actually winning games matters to those people at all... if they are actual UK fans that is.

 

[RunninRichie]

Can someone who keeps up with all this. List the current roster with positions height class if possible? I believe that's 5 players correct?
TIA.

Tallest player is 6'10 I believe.

 

[ChewyCat53]

Wow, Can this day get any better??? Oweh Committs and now the Ice cream truck shows up!! #softserve

 

[Kycatspaws]

Good Deal!

 

[BlueVoodoo]

I made a post last season after one of the games (probably one against Texas A&M).....Men > Boys.
It looks like we will have the men this year and some defensive minded ones to boot.

Bring on those Arkansas Piglets!

Screw Arkansas...I want to steamroll Duke.

 

[bigblueinsanity]

His BYU teams were typically in the 50-60 range in adjusted defensive efficiency, with his best defensive team finishing 30th. So it isn’t like he hasn’t prioritized good defense in the past. He’s just made his bones more as an offensive coach.

Think we would all agree that you need both in good measure if you want to compete for championships.

Of course. But surely you agree his focus is on shooting which he emphasized in his PC. These three do not fit that mold.

He can still make it work but I see no way around the fact these guys weren't his top targets.

 

[BigRedMachineBigBlueNation]

New posters be like

 

[LmdCat]

Screw Arkansas...I want to steamroll Duke.

I hear what you are saying, but for me, Arkansas is the one team that Pope can't afford to lose to. His team has got to lay the lumber to Cal's cream puffs.